| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 040299010 |
CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG
| 335 |
| 040584000 |
SIGNS
| 320 |
| 040541000 |
ILLUMINATED SIGN
| 175 |
| 040700000 |
PICTURE FRAME
| 129 |
| 040124010 |
DISPLAY CARD
| 97 |
| 040446000 |
CHANGING EXHIBITOR
| 95 |
| 040001000 |
EXHIBITORS
| 39 |
| 040200000 |
LICENSE PLATES
| 32 |
| 040427000 |
DISPLAY WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS
| 31 |
| 040100500 |
BADGES
| 28 |
| 040107000 |
CALENDARS
| 15 |
| 040406000 |
DISPLAY DEVICE WITH GAS OR LIQUID MOVEMENT
| 14 |
| 040212000 |
AEROSTATIC DEVICES
| 12 |
| 040124000 |
CARD RACK
| 10 |
| 040411000 |
THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOVABLE FIGURE DISPLAY DEVICE
| 7 |
| 040124500 |
MEMORIAL TABLETS
| 6 |
| 040538000 |
DUMMY SIGN
| 6 |
| 040409000 |
DISPLAY DEVICE WITH FREE ARTICLE MOVEMENT | 5 |
| 20100095570 | CRYSTAL BALL WITH AN AIR EXHAUST STRUCTURE - A crystal ball includes a crystal ball body holding a fluid and an ornamental in the fluid, and a base that supports the crystal ball body and has a fluid chamber and a protruding portion downwardly extending from the inner top wall of the fluid chamber and defining an exhaust hole in air communication between the inside space of the crystal ball body and the fluid chamber for guiding air bubbles out of the crystal ball body into the fluid chamber inside the base when the crystal ball is turned upside down. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20090071046 | Decorative card enclosing liquid - The present invention provides for a decorative card. The decorative card includes a vessel having at least a portion which is transparent, the vessel holding a liquid having particles contained therein. The decorative card also includes a back panel having an image provided on an inside surface thereof, wherein the back panel is positioned such that the image is visible through the portion of the vessel which is transparent. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20110088296 | MAGICAL IMAGE CUPS AND CONTAINERS WITH 3D DISPLAYS - An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110179682 | FLOWING SAND PICTURE - A flowing sand picture flowing sand picture includes a transparent, flat box-like picture frame holding therein a fluid, multiple heavy granular materials and multiple lightweight granular materials. Each heavy granular material has a specific gravity higher than the fluid and each lightweight granular material has a specific gravity lower than the fluid. When the transparent, flat box-like picture frame is turned upside down, the granular materials float up and down through one another, showing a picture of dynamic variation. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120036747 | FLOWING SAND PICTURE - A flowing sand picture flowing sand picture includes a transparent, flat box-like picture frame holding therein a fluid, multiple heavy granular materials and multiple lightweight granular materials. Each heavy granular material has a specific gravity higher than the fluid and each lightweight granular material has a specific gravity lower than the fluid. When the transparent, flat box-like picture frame is turned upside down, the granular materials float up and down through one another, showing a picture of dynamic variation. | 02-16-2012 |
| 040219000 |
TRANSLUCENT MIRRORS WITH INDICIA | 5 |
| 20080244940 | Periodic messaging system - A periodic messaging system is described. The messaging system includes a mirror having a front side and a back side, with the front side being reflective. A message device is attached with the back side of the mirror and is configured to display a periodic, illuminated message. The mirror includes a transparent portion and the message device is attached with the back side of the mirror such that the periodic, illuminated message is displayed toward the transparent portion. Thus, when the message is illuminated, the message is viewable from the front side of the mirror, whereby through use of the message device, a user can present periodic messages to viewers using a mirror. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090165344 | REFLECTIVE SIGNAGE - A sign comprising at least one support member and a body portion attached to the support member. The sign includes at least one reflective layer secured to the body portion. The sign includes at least one optically transmissive layer secured to the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is positioned between the optically transmissive layer and the body portion. The optically transmissive layer defines an interior portion, a border encompassing the interior portion, and at least one message positioned at least partially within the interior portion. The interior portion and the border comprise contrasting colors. The reflective layer is structured to reflect light through the optically transmissive layer to augment the contrast between the interior portion and the border to thereby enhance the visibility of the message. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100058628 | Frame Assembly for Displaying Indicia and Reflecting An Image - The invention relates to a frame assembly for displaying a plurality of indicia and reflecting an image. The frame assembly comprises a frame supporting at least one light source, a sheet member positioned adjacent to the light source, a substrate bearing indicia releasably secured to the sheet member, a mirror positioned adjacent to the sheet member and light source, and a sensor for detecting an object. The frame assembly in a first mode displays desired indicia through the mirror and, upon the sensor detecting an object at a desired distance, in a second mode functions as a mirror to reflect an image. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110056102 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR DISPLAYING INDICIA AND REFLECTING AN IMAGE - The invention relates to a frame assembly for displaying a plurality of indicia and reflecting an image. The frame assembly comprises a display unit for displaying indicia, an enclosure for supporting the display unit, a mirror supported by the enclosure, a sensor supported by the enclosure, a mass storage device for storing the indicia to be displayed on the display unit, a central processing unit for processing the indicia, a signaling system for switching the frame assembly between a first and second mode of operation, a controller in communication with the sensor and central processing unit, and a power supply display unit. The frame assembly in a first mode displays desired indicia through the mirror and, upon the sensor detecting an object at a desired distance, in a second mode functions as a mirror to reflect an image. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110107631 | Integrated mirror and graphics display system - An integrated mirror and graphics display system includes a sheet of substantially transparent material, the sheet having a front and a back, the back having a silvered or reflective region and at least one primary non-silvered region. Also included is a sheet of translucent material, having printed on or embedded in it a graphic of interest to a system user, the translucent sheet secured or painted upon the back of the transparent sheet against the non-silvered region. The system further includes an illumination element defining an area smaller, equal to or greater than that of the non-silvered region and secured in optical communication with the translucent sheet. A secondary non-silvered region may be used to provide owner-specific personalized information. | 05-12-2011 |
| 040421000 |
TWO-DIMENSIONAL MOVABLE FIGURE DISPLAY DEVICE | 4 |
| 20080301985 | ROCKING HEAD PICTURE DISPLAY DEVICE - A rocking head picture display device includes a hollow casing with a bottom and a rocking assembly received in the casing. The rocking device includes a drive element mounted on the bottom of the casing and a rocking device mounted on a top of the casing. The rocking device corresponds to the drive element. The rocking device includes a pivot sequentially extending through the casing and a rocking shaft that linearly corresponds to the drive element. A connector is connected to one end of the pivot relative to a front side of the casing. A seat is upwardly mounted to a bottom of the casing. A picture is divided into a head-style portion adhered to the connector and a body-style portion located between the seat and the casing. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090183402 | ROCKING HEAD PICTURE DISPLAY DEVICE - A rocking head picture display device includes a casing and a rocking assembly received in the casing. The rocking device includes an electromagnetic device mounted to the bottom of the casing and a rocking device mounted to the top of the casing. The rocking device includes a pivotal shaft supported by the casing and a rocking arm extending downward next to the electromagnetic device. A circular plate shaped connector is eccentrically joined to the outer end of the pivotal shaft in front of the casing. A channel shaped base is joined to bottom of the casing to form a locating groove. A picture has a head portion adhered to the connector and a body portion rested in the locating groove. When the electromagnetic device is powered on. the rocking device is induced to swing with the connector and the head portion. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100212196 | PIN IMAGING APPARATUS - A pin imaging apparatus configured to secure an image formed by pins is disclosed. The pin imaging apparatus includes at least a first plate and a locking plate. A plurality of pins extends through pin holes in the first plate and the locking plate. The locking plate is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. The pins are movable through the holes by at a minimum contact with an object at an exposed end of the pins when the locking plate is positioned in an unlocked position. The pins are secured at a desired position in the holes when the locking plate is positioned in a locked position. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100024263 | MULTI-PLY ROLL LOCK - An assembly and a method for maintaining two sheets in alignment are provided. The assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet. The first sheet of material includes a first flap formed from a first cut and has a first surface and a second surface. The second sheet of material includes a second flap formed from a second cut which is formed so that the second flap includes a tab. The second sheet is configured to be superposed against the first surface of the first sheet. The second flap and the tab are configured to deflect and move between a default position and an engaged position. The second flap and the tab are configured to be substantially coplanar with the second sheet in the default position. The tab is configured to lie on the second surface of the first sheet in the engaged position such that the second flap intersects the first sheet. | 02-04-2010 |
| 040218000 |
FLAG-WAVING DEVICES | 3 |
| 20090019740 | System for the Forced Waving of Flags for Advertising Devices and Similar and Corresponding Operation Methods - The invention relates to a system for the forced waving of flags for advertising devices and similar and to the corresponding operation methods. The inventive system comprises a support ( | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110173851 | TOWEL TWIRLING MECHANISM - An article, such as a towel, having an opening to secure a twirling mechanism thereto. The twirling mechanism having a handle extending from a bottom portion thereof and having a mechanism to permit rotating of the handle with respect to the fabric-article, such that the fabric article is capable of twirling around the twirling mechanism. The twirling mechanism may in other embodiments include noise maker when the handle is rotated. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110094133 | Machine for controllably flying a flag in the absence of natural wind - A machine for controllably flying a flag indoors or outdoors in the absence of natural wind is disclosed; said machine is constituted of a base member having enough depth to house and protect electronic and/or electro-mechanical drive components etc.; said drive components including, but not limited to at least one electric motor mechanically coupled to a drive shaft of a cylindrical centrifugal fan via pulleys; said fan, as well as an airfoil member and a flag pole housed in a long tubular wind pipe rigidly secured atop aforementioned base member in such a manner that when the aforesaid motor(s) actuates the aforesaid fan member via the aforesaid shaft, air pulled in three holes on the wind pipe is blown past the aforesaid airfoil, and then past the flag pole and attached flag, thereby causing said flag to rise and flap in the natural manner; an airfoil angle of attack knob atop the aforementioned wind pipe, in conjunction with a motor speed control knob atop the aforementioned base member, providing affective means of changing or modifying the flying pattern or flapping of aforesaid flag; a synthesized music circuit consisting of several songs preferably national anthems or state songs programmed into its memory is looped together with a programmable timer and an LCD display and control panel for permitting timed actuations of the machine ala electronic alarms. | 04-28-2011 |
| 040800000 |
RELIEF PICTURE | 1 |
| 20090158633 | Picture Display Object - The present invention relates to a picture display object, and an object of the invention is to display a painting and a photograph without storing them in the picture frame accompanied with a three-dimensional effect, which is more enhanced than the case where they are stored in a picture frame. An exposed portion of the surface is provided with a first layer made of a flat plate having an image of the painting or the photograph drawn thereon. By superposing on a part of the first layer, a second layer having the image of the painting or the photograph drawn on the exposed portion of the surface is provided. The second layer has a contour to conform to the contour of the physical object included in the painting or the photograph drawn therein, and is formed of a transparent flat plate whose peripheral edge portion is transparent. | 06-25-2009 |
| 040361000 |
PHOTOGRAPHIC TRANSPARENCY VIEWER, E.G., X-RAY VIEWER | 1 |
| 20080301984 | CARD VIEWING DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for card viewing used to select desired layered compound images is disclosed. The device includes viewing windows, slots, and various card types. The cards, each of which may contain an element of the compound image to be formed are inserted into the slots in a prescribed manner such that layered combinations may be viewed through viewing panes. Some embodiments may include a background card to place the layered combination in context, or, by excluding the background card, the compound image may be placed against a desired background such that a portion of the background remains visible with the compound image superimposed thereon. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus may be used to select art frame and mat design combinations in connection with representations of works of art and desired backgrounds. | 12-11-2008 |
| 040426000 |
DISPLAY DEVICE WITH MAGNETICALLY MOVED OBJECT | 1 |
| 20080289234 | Image Retention System - An image retention system for an ice cave image system including an ice cave panel with a central clear portion and an image substrate, the image retention system including a plurality of retention portions spaced about the central clear portion, each retention portion having magnetic properties and an attachment portion to attach the retention portion relative to the central clear portion of the ice cave panel and a clamping member having magnetic properties, wherein each retention portion locates the image substrate relative to the central clear portion of the ice cave panel and the image substrate is clamped in position between the retention portion and the clamping member. | 11-27-2008 |
| 040341000 |
COPYHOLDER | 1 |
| 20080295369 | AUTOMATIC INDUCTION DEVICE FOR TURNING PAGES - An automatic induction device for turning pages includes a plurality of inner pages, a plurality of conductive rubber pieces, a flexible printed circuit board, and an electronic unit. The inner pages connect with each other on one side and each has a groove on the connected side. The conductive rubber pieces are inserted in the grooves respectively and one end of each conductive rubber piece extends out of the corresponding groove. The flexible printed circuit board has a plurality of connecting finger conductive portions and a connecting end, the connecting finger conductive portions are inserted in the grooves and contact with the conductive rubber pieces, respectively. The electronic unit electrically connects with the connecting end of the flexible printed circuit board. Based on the above assemblies, the automatic induction device for turning pages, electronic audio books and photo albums has more reliable performance, a simple structure and a low cost. | 12-04-2008 |
| 040371000 |
REGISTER, OR FILE (E.G., TELEPHONE DIRECTORY FILE) | 1 |
| 20090019742 | DESK ORGANIZER - The present application regards a holder for example for filing of paper. The holder includes a bottom plate on which it is assembled a central rotating supporting plate. In the central of the two plates a vertical shaft is mounted. The supporting plate and the vertical shaft are rotatable in relation to the bottom plate. On the shaft one or more binder mechanism from ring binders are assembled vertically, that is alongside the shaft. The filing in the holder is done by placing the object to be filed into for example pockets of clear plastic, which is kept by the binder mechanism from the ring binders, which is assembled on the vertical and rotatable placed shaft. | 01-22-2009 |
| 040358000 |
ON CLERICAL DESK ARTICLE | 1 |
| 20090188139 | Paperweight desk sign - The object of this invention is to provide an improved paper weight or article of desk furniture which shall be useful not only as a paper weight, but for the purposes of alerting other visitors that they may or may not disturb the person at this desk or location. | 07-30-2009 |
